It's National Ice Cream Month

Posted on Monday, July 22, 2019

Share This

To some, eating 20 quarts of ice cream a year might sound like a lot. But, to most Americans, that’s the norm. Perhaps that's why back in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day.

Ice Cream Fun Facts

Vanilla is the #1 selling flavor.

Chocolate syrup is the favorite topping to put on ice cream.

The major ingredient in ice cream is air.

It takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a scoop of ice cream.

It takes 12 lbs. of milk to make a gallon of ice cream.

The ice cream cone was invented in 1896 with a patent being issued to 1903 to Italo Marchiony. The widespread use of ice cream cones occurred after its introduction at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.

In a large bowl, combine the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla, strawberries, and food coloring. Pour the mixture into the freezer bowel of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.